Benin City is a city (2006 est. pop. 1,147,188) and the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria. It is a city approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the Benin River. It is situated 320 kilometres (200 mi) by road east of Lagos. Benin is the centre of Nigeria's rubber industry, but processing palm nuts for oil is also an important traditional industry.

Benin City, Edo

The view of young boys in the community playing soccer and merrily hoping around you and smells of various households' food escaping into the street, a visit to homely Benin City can truly be enthralling. Beyond all of that, the city of Benin is one with a deeply appreciable history dating back many centuries. Home to well over a million people, Benin is by all means a bustling city.

There are many hotels in Benin City with fun facility like a vibrant dance club and bar with indigenous music to keep you up all night. Check our complete list of hotels in Benin City. Compare prices, get discounts, read guest reviews and see photos of hotels. Book your hotel room today and get the best Benin hotel deals and discounts in Nigeria. Enjoy the freedom to pay now or pay later on most accommodations in Benin city. Pay at the hotel directly upon check out.

Even if all you have to spare is a day or two, you can should make the most of your visit to the beautiful city called Benin City. If you tend towards being a culturally inclined traveller, you’re in for a swell experience in Benin City, so brace up and begin your Benin city experience. No need to wait; dive head-first into the adventure with a visit to the Benin National Museum, where you get to examine ancient artifacts dating as far back as the 15th century. Book Now

With all that knowledge, then begin on your way to the Palace of the Oba, the traditional ruler of Benin at Ring Road which is exactly at the heart of the city. Break out from the sun in a pool in one of the numerous hotels in Benin City Nigeria with standard facilities, ready to treat you to a time of your life. Any hotel in Benin City is a representation of the history of the city. After which you should take advantage of the developed transport system in the city and head out to either of the acclaimed Blue Edge Night Club or Hexagon on Golf Course Road in Oredo at sundown. Search and compare hotels in Benin City here

Other major districts in Benin City are Egor, Ikpoba Okha and places of interest would include the federal-run University of Benin, state-owned Ambrose Alli University, Ogbe stadium, the Okomu National Park and Ologbo Game Reserve a few miles west off the city. Running along the side of the Reserve is the powerful Benin River, which if you’re brave enough to follow its course leads straight into the Atlantic Ocean. Explore Benin City

Getting around Benin City is simple. The city boasts a developed road system that serves residents well. A Benin-City By-Pass forms a literal half-circle covering most of the city. Add that to a network of inner roads, and it’s pretty easy to get anywhere you want. To move around within the city, you have the option of boarding motorcycle, a tricycle (popularly called Keke Napep) which you may be have to share a ride with a couple other passengers, a shared cab or a shared mini-bus, if closeness with the community is what you’re looking for.

The best precaution for safety for a foreigner in Benin City is to be in-doors from 10pm. You can always find a variety of things to shop at Phil Hallmark Shopping Plaza, Ring Road on your way out from the Oba’s Palace or at Grandhill Shopping Mall on Central Road in GRA. Carry cash (currency: Naira) for intended purchases. Some stores accept debit cards in any currency. History, food, hotels, nature, animal life, people, smiles, wherever you visit in Benin, a fantastic experience awaits you here!